Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jesus originates from the Hebrew Yeshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. It evolved through Greek and Latin before arriving in English. It is closely associated with the concept of salvation and holds a prominent place in the Christian faith, with significant historical usage since the first century AD. The name is commonly viewed as a symbol of faith and is widely recognized across various cultures.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒiːzəs/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jesus is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshua, which is a variant of the name Joshua. It means 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'God saves'.
Meaning
savior
Language Evolution
Yeshua (Hebrew), Iesous (Greek), Iesus (Latin), Jesus (English)
Biblical Background
The name Jesus holds significant importance in Christianity as it is the name of Jesus Christ, the central figure of the religion.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Christian context following the spread of Christianity in the first century AD and has remained a common name throughout history.
Variants & Derivatives
Jésus (French), Jesús (Spanish), Gesu (Italian), Jésus (Portuguese), Jesse (short form)
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Jesus is often associated with religious significance, particularly in Christian communities, and is seen as a symbol of faith and salvation.
Famous People
Jesus Christ (central figure in Christianity), Jesus de la Torre (Spanish footballer), Jesus Navas (Spanish footballer), Jesus Reyes (American boxer)
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 6,507 peak births in 2004
Geographic Spread
Popular across 46 US states, with strongest presence in Arizona
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 253rd of 7545 | 7,679 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 225th of 6773 | 10,251 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 249th of 7552 | 16,438 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 162nd of 10718 | 27,398 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 91st of 16616 | 57,873 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 75th of 24088 | 89,674 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 147th of 23106 | 32,531 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1961st of 9107 | 330 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2038th of 9204 | 312 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3072nd of 12526 | 276 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2593rd of 19264 | 468 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2376th of 27321 | 782 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4815th of 35406 | 439 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13225th of 30306 | 72 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
35.38% 501st/1416 |
86.58% 1194th/1379 |
7.95% 188th/2366 |
7.62% 87th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
32.54% 503rd/1546 |
47.43% 738th/1556 |
7.65% 180th/2353 |
7.89% 122nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.19% 472nd/2227 |
13.29% 323rd/2430 |
7.05% 201st/2853 |
6.34% 176th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
9.60% 282nd/2937 |
6.75% 235th/3483 |
4.21% 148th/3518 |
1.93% 78th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
5.40% 199th/3685 |
4.20% 188th/4475 |
1.96% 102nd/5194 |
0.81% 51st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
3.27% 150th/4582 |
3.54% 183rd/5164 |
1.01% 74th/7313 |
0.44% 33rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
6.80% 271st/3984 |
7.47% 335th/4487 |
2.01% 137th/6822 |
1.24% 78th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
46.87% 1109th/2366 |
49.74% 568th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
45.81% 1078th/2353 |
50.48% 781st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
52.82% 1507th/2853 |
54.20% 1504th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
51.14% 1799th/3518 |
27.47% 1111th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
83.23% 3067th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
38.27% 1988th/5194 |
18.17% 1148th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- |
55.50% 4059th/7313 |
31.31% 2337th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Arizona across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 253rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 225th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 249th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 162nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 91st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 75th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 147th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1961st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2038th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3072nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2593rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2376th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4815th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13225th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.